What kind of home is 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA?

9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA sell for?

9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA last sold for £40,500 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA?

The current EPC rating for 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA?

9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA use?

The latest EPC at 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA?

9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA in?

9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA sits in Darlington. It falls within the DL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA?

Police records around 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (450% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA?

The closest primary school to 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA is Firthmoor Primary School (238m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Aidan's Church of England Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA?

The closest bus stop to 9 Alston Moor Close, DL1 4TA is Maidendale House, 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Alston Moor Close, Darlington, DL1 4TA

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Alston Moor Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

9 Alston Moor Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Darlington (DL1 4TA). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 48 m² this is the 9th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–99 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 179% above the 2013 sale of £40,500. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in May 2013. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from May 2012

EPC improved fromE52toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Alston Moor Close, Darlington, DL1 4TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Alston Moor Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£40,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 May 2013Most recent
£40,500

Median price across the last 1 sales in DL1 4TA: £36,000 (2002–2002).

Nearby sales in DL1 4TA

21 Alston Moor Close, Darlington, DL1 4TA
Sold Jun 2002
£36,000

On the street

Versus other Alston Moor Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 9 Alston Moor Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Darwin Grove

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1 Blackmoor Close

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1 Cobden Court, Cobden Street

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1 Carlton Moor Crescent

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£131k

1 Brighton Road

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3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Darlington district page.

Full Darlington report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Maidendale House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Firthmoor Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL1 4TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DL1 4TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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